h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I was just wondering if we're allowed to say things like "Germany sucks"?
I guess not.

Hello,

I think you could, but most would prefer it if you said something like "I think Germany sucks, and here's why".

Yours,
Jake

Forget about Germany. My brother is currently living in Australia (best place in the world - he says), but he is due to be posted elsewhere and the options are: - Nigeria, Siberia and Columbia - now that's sucks!!

Forget about Germany. My brother is currently living in Australia (best place in the world - he says), but he is due to be posted elsewhere and the options are: - Nigeria, Siberia and Columbia - now that's sucks!!

Oh, blast, why is it nothing happens for ages and then 2 postings suddenly come along at once?

Same with buses

Dear Mr. Cogito
Go see "Tada, tada, tada" and other bits

Hmm, "Nigeria, Siberia" I blow hot and cold on them

What's wrong with Nigeria?

Depends on what you call "abroad". Most Germans would consider the UK to be "abroad" - and they might decide to make similar comments. However, they are very fond of Ireland, at least most of them seem to be.

Now I would say that being happy where you are can only be a result of what you are like inside. If you follow. i.e. if you are dissatisfied with Germany, then it is not necessarily the fault of Germany, you would probably be dissatisfied anywhere.

But - I took care to read your journal before answering and can see that a generalisation like that may well not apply in your case. So I am intrigued to find out why the opening remark?

Titles like "Life abroad" can still be ambiguous though - it is confusing to all but UK residents. In your case.

And even more confusing if that "UK resident" happens to be living in the UK

The comment is fair however... I guess one needs that strange entity called "A British Sense of Humour" to recognise things that are written tongue in cheek. I have lived in many different places adn, apart perhaps from the States (America, of), it seems a saafe generalisation to assume that the British are alone in their affliction... Still, makes life an awful lot more interesting when looked at through the off-green tinted spectacles (well I don't know, what colour is irony... a whole new thread there!) of irony and the art form that is sarcasm. Here a replaces the need for "Tada, tada, tada!".

Glad you were stirred to write, I'm flattened (shouldn't that be "flattered"?-The Chairman) by your response.

As to "Life Abroad", do you ever seriously feel "at Home" anywhere?
Respectfully
The C

PS

You don't believe that the HGttG is fictitious do you? Then let me take you by the hand and lead you through the Streets of London, etc...

PPS
For "And even more confusing if that "UK resident" happens to be living in the UK" PLEASE READ: "And even more confusing if that "UK resident" happens NOT to be living in the UK"

And while I'm at it I would like to blame my German keyboard for any (and all) Typos

Sorry, is "PPPS" allowed? If so, then:

PPPS
Go see A569180 Postcard from an Alien to get in touch with the lighter, more depressing side of liff (Typo intended )

I read it.

Don't know where you get the idea that I don't have a sense of humour. Never mind, we'll just have to agree to differ on that one.

Your attacks, however, are refreshingly universal, and not specifically aimed at Germany.

Listen, I'm not defending Germany, and, although I probably do suffer from your "TBD" it seems fair to keep an open mind on things.

I admire your active depression. Mine is depressingly passive.

Thank you.

And you're welcome to PPPS me any time - we may even get to the bottom of this!

are we allowed to say "Bottom"? Shouldn't it be "B*m"?

No, the correct term is **************!

Nope, I give up, can't find any 14 letter rude words, except maybe: "discombobulate" (However, I'm not sure where mei combobules are or whether having them removed is in any way uncomfortable or uncouth in the slightest? Oh to be an enlightened Scout! Me an English teacher too! (Wow! You actually make smiley-look-alikes!